Musical Minutes with John and John
John McKeever/John Norine, Jr.
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Next to Normal
Musical Minutes with John and John
01/13/21 • 17 min
Brains can be tricky, and brains can lie. Sometimes all we can do is try to be next to normal and that has to be good enough.
For solo episode number two - John looks at the 2009 hit "Next to Normal" and talks about parallels to "Dear Evan Hansen", subversion in music and lyrics, and how some shows can be a marathon in every way possible.
Music by Tom Kitt
Book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey
Intro and outro music ("BeBop 25") provided under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
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The Prom
Musical Minutes with John and John
10/19/22 • 19 min
On the heels of last week's episode with Stage Manager Kelsey Tippins, the Johns talk about the 2018 show "The Prom" - one that John N. seems to desperately want to work on. The pair discuss their love of the music, the framing of the heart of the show, and the "savior" trope that is set up and ultimately subverted by Emma's self-determination.
Music by Matthew Sklar
Lyrics by Chad Beguelin
Book by Bob Martin and Chad Beguelin
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Intro and outro music ("BeBop 25") provided under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Musical Minutes with John and John
11/09/22 • 39 min
This week, John and John discuss the Disney musical that never made it to Broadway in "The Hunchback of Notre Dame". They discuss the representation in the show, the genesis from "Der Glöckner der Notre Dame", the problems this show has and tries to solve, and John N reaffirms his theater crush on Patrick Page.
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Stephen Schwarz
Book by James Lapine and Peter Parnell
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Intro and outro music ("BeBop 25") provided under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
Have a question for John or John? Want to leave feedback or tell us how wrong we are? Email us at [email protected]
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Interview with Properties Designer Jessica C. Ayala (Part 2 of 2)
Musical Minutes with John and John
08/11/21 • 37 min
For the second half of the interview with artist and propmaker Jessica C Ayala, John M and Jessica talk about life during the pandemic, working on multiple fronts, and personal tastes in the theatre sphere.
Jessica C Ayala is an NYC-based propmaker, artisan, and Properties Designer - and has worked on the properties team for productions at the Public Theatre, Signature Theatre, and Lincoln Center in New York City, among others. Jessica is a graduate of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. More information can be found at www.jessicacayala.com
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Intro and outro music ("BeBop 25") provided under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
Have a question for John or John? Want to leave feedback or tell us how wrong we are? Email us at [email protected]
For more info on our hosts - please visit https://norine62.wixsite.com/musicalminutes
Mack and Mabel (February Flops #3)
Musical Minutes with John and John
02/15/23 • 27 min
For the third week of February Flops, the Johns take a look at a show that may not have been a flop... had it premiered 20 years earlier. While discussing Jerry Herman's maligned show "Mack and Mabel" - the pair get into the state of Broadway in the 1970s, some of the printed criticism of the show, and the orchestration choices for this misplaced Golden Age musical.
Music and lyrics by Jerry Herman
Book by Michael Stewart
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Intro and outro music ("BeBop 25") provided under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
Have a question for John or John? Want to leave feedback or tell us how wrong we are? Email us at [email protected]
For more info on our hosts - please visit https://norine62.wixsite.com/musicalminutes
The Sound of Music
Musical Minutes with John and John
01/05/22 • 30 min
Welcome to Season 4 of "Musical Minutes With John and John"!
To start the season off, the Johns take a look at the peak of the Rodgers and Hammerstein mountain with their last collaboration "The Sound of Music". The pair discuss how they view the legacy of Rodgers and Hammerstein and how this show exemplifies their process. They also get into a bit of a discussion of the movie version, and as always - try and give a good recommendation on what to listen to. It's good to be back!
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Book by Howard Lindsay and Russell Crouse
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Intro and outro music ("BeBop 25") provided under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
Have a question for John or John? Want to leave feedback or tell us how wrong we are? Email us at [email protected]
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Follies
Musical Minutes with John and John
11/24/21 • 43 min
To finish off Season 3, John and John take a look at Stephen Sondheim's "Follies", a show about regret, looking to the past, and seeing what might have been. The pair discuss the show's legacy in recordings, the various revisions that the show underwent, their deep and abiding love for Sondheim's use of tone painting... and it all culminates in a discussion about Sondheim's musical legacy. Which is left up in the air and will be revisited in Season 4.
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Goldman
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Intro and outro music ("BeBop 25") provided under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
Have a question for John or John? Want to leave feedback or tell us how wrong we are? Email us at [email protected]
For more info on our hosts - please visit https://norine62.wixsite.com/musicalminutes
Gypsy
Musical Minutes with John and John
11/17/21 • 26 min
Sit down with your favorite eggrolls and miniature farm animals - because this week John and John try and get their gimmick by talking about Gypsy. They talk about the lasting power of the show, how it faced some massive juggernauts when originally on Broadway, and where they would place the overture in the overall body of theatrical work.
Music by Jules Styne
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by Arthur Laurents
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Intro and outro music ("BeBop 25") provided under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
Have a question for John or John? Want to leave feedback or tell us how wrong we are? Email us at [email protected]
For more info on our hosts - please visit https://norine62.wixsite.com/musicalminutes
Les Miserables
Musical Minutes with John and John
11/11/21 • 37 min
This week, John and John man the barricades to talk about the height of the Megamusical and "Les Miserables". The team talks about their... issues with the score and orchestration, and how it affects their views of the piece.
Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg
Lyrics by Alain Boubil and Jean-Marc Natel
Book by Alain Boubil and Claude-Michel Schönberg
Based on the novel “Les Miserables” by Victor Hugo
Find the episode on your favorite podcast app or by going to https://anchor.fm/musicalminutes
Intro and outro music ("BeBop 25") provided under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
Have a question for John or John? Want to leave feedback or tell us how wrong we are? Email us at [email protected]
For more info on our hosts - please visit https://norine62.wixsite.com/musicalminutes
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Musical Minutes with John and John
07/28/21 • 40 min
Sometimes the master puts down his pen... and it's up to someone to take it up again. Join John and John as they discuss "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" and talk about the pervasive nature of audience participation, the ambiguity of the show's ending, and the operatic trope of trouser roles and how they are represented in musical theatre.
Music, book, and lyrics by Rupert Holmes
Find the episode on your favorite podcast app or by going to https://anchor.fm/musicalminutes
Intro and outro music ("BeBop 25") provided under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
Have a question for John or John? Want to leave feedback or tell us how wrong we are? Email us at [email protected]
For more info on our hosts - please visit https://norine62.wixsite.com/musicalminutes
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How many episodes does Musical Minutes with John and John have?
Musical Minutes with John and John currently has 118 episodes available.
What topics does Musical Minutes with John and John cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Arts and Performing Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Musical Minutes with John and John?
The episode title 'Follies' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Musical Minutes with John and John?
The average episode length on Musical Minutes with John and John is 29 minutes.
How often are episodes of Musical Minutes with John and John released?
Episodes of Musical Minutes with John and John are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Musical Minutes with John and John?
The first episode of Musical Minutes with John and John was released on Jul 6, 2020.
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